AU7036387A - An indicator sheet for an autoclave test pack - Google Patents

An indicator sheet for an autoclave test pack

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AU7036387A
AU7036387A AU70363/87A AU7036387A AU7036387A AU 7036387 A AU7036387 A AU 7036387A AU 70363/87 A AU70363/87 A AU 70363/87A AU 7036387 A AU7036387 A AU 7036387A AU 7036387 A AU7036387 A AU 7036387A
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indicator sheet
test pack
autoclave test
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Roger Hambleton
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Victoria University of Manchester
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Victoria University of Manchester
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Priority claimed from GB868604463A external-priority patent/GB8604463D0/en
Priority claimed from GB868612775A external-priority patent/GB8612775D0/en
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Publication of AU7036387A publication Critical patent/AU7036387A/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N31/00—Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroup; Apparatus specially adapted for such methods
    • G01N31/22—Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroup; Apparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
    • G01N31/222—Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroup; Apparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators for investigating moisture content
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/26—Accessories or devices or components used for biocidal treatment
    • A61L2/28—Devices for testing the effectiveness or completeness of sterilisation, e.g. indicators which change colour

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  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
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  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analyzing Non-Biological Materials By The Use Of Chemical Means (AREA)
  • Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
  • Road Signs Or Road Markings (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analysing Biological Materials (AREA)
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Abstract

PCT No. PCT/GB87/00125 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 7, 1988 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 7, 1988 PCT Filed Feb. 20, 1987 PCT Pub. No. WO87/04931 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 27, 1987.An indicator sheet for an autoclave test pack wherein a pair of porous masses (10) are held in close superimposed relationship by means of a clamp (13) with the indicator sheet (12) sandwiched between them. The indicator sheet (12) has printed thereon a pattern of markings (14) formed from one or more substances which are adapted under steam sterilizing conditions to provide an indication of the presence of air and/or excessive moisture such that each is evident and individually identifiable.
AU70363/87A 1986-02-22 1987-02-20 An indicator sheet for an autoclave test pack Ceased AU604013B2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB868604463A GB8604463D0 (en) 1986-02-22 1986-02-22 Indicator sheet
GB8604463 1986-02-22
GB868612775A GB8612775D0 (en) 1986-05-27 1986-05-27 Porous loads sterilizer
GB8612775 1986-05-27

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AU7036387A true AU7036387A (en) 1987-09-09
AU604013B2 AU604013B2 (en) 1990-12-06

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AU70363/87A Ceased AU604013B2 (en) 1986-02-22 1987-02-20 An indicator sheet for an autoclave test pack

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US (1) US4902478A (en)
EP (1) EP0297098B1 (en)
JP (1) JPH074409B2 (en)
AT (1) ATE87829T1 (en)
AU (1) AU604013B2 (en)
BR (1) BR8707600A (en)
CA (1) CA1294832C (en)
DE (1) DE3785345T2 (en)
FI (1) FI94929C (en)
GB (1) GB2208436A (en)
IE (1) IE59469B1 (en)
MC (1) MC1858A1 (en)
RU (1) RU1837892C (en)
WO (1) WO1987004931A1 (en)

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GB1458553A (en) * 1974-04-11 1976-12-15 Dickinson Co Ltd John Colour change indicator inks and coatings for sterilisation processes
US4382063A (en) * 1979-09-10 1983-05-03 Parke-Davis Company Sterile indicator device
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JPH074409B2 (en) * 1986-02-22 1995-01-25 ザ ビクトリア ユニバーシティ オブ マンチェスター Display sheet for auto cleave test pack

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DE3785345T2 (en) 1993-08-12
FI883846A0 (en) 1988-08-19
ATE87829T1 (en) 1993-04-15
FI94929C (en) 1995-11-27
GB2208436A (en) 1989-03-30
FI883846A (en) 1988-08-19
JPH01502084A (en) 1989-07-27
GB2208436B (en) 1989-12-06
EP0297098B1 (en) 1993-04-07
BR8707600A (en) 1989-03-14
MC1858A1 (en) 1988-12-19
JPH074409B2 (en) 1995-01-25
IE870443L (en) 1987-08-22
FI94929B (en) 1995-08-15
AU604013B2 (en) 1990-12-06
IE59469B1 (en) 1994-03-09
DE3785345D1 (en) 1993-05-13
CA1294832C (en) 1992-01-28
GB8819711D0 (en) 1988-10-19
WO1987004931A1 (en) 1987-08-27
RU1837892C (en) 1993-08-30
EP0297098A1 (en) 1989-01-04
US4902478A (en) 1990-02-20

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